Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-22
MISS KATE FORSYTH


will DISPLAY some beautiful dresses IN the
play of .Marcelle." tonight. her wardrobe
having been replenished by Worth and 9TH
er famous Paris authorities on costumes.
A ball-dress of pink and pearl-gray is par
ticularly striking. 1t is dfaped with the
costiiest lace, and ornamented with braids
of grey and pink pearl embroidery. This
passementerie is lusterless, not irridescent.
and is a novelty in dress trimming, as II re-
sembleS genuine pearls. Among Miss For
sayth's other new ball-dresses is a superb
one of canary silk and crepe embroidered
in silk.
.'CHRIs AND LENA" AT BLACKS.
Interest does not flag for moment in the
appearance Of Springheld's favorite come
dian. Pete +. Baker. late of Baker and Far
ron. at Blacks Thursday evening. in Chris
and Lena" The St Louis SundIy Critic
says: Pete +. Baker. when big half OF
that popular team. Baker and Farron,
played Chris and Lena and made both
fame and fortune. Baker is now alone.
but his rendition of Chris at the Peoples 5
last week shows him to be greater success
than ever. The absence Of the female i'm
personator is a refreshing improvement. In
| fact, the play has been rearranged, and is
| now more fascinating than it ever was be-
| fore Mr.. Baker is a finished comedian
and attractive singer" And the New Ork
Epcping telegram: Some things improve
with age Old wine. old songs. old friends,
| are best. Chris and Lena Is al old play.
but il has been improved upon by degrees.
| and those who have seen IL heretofore are
| just the ones TO enjoy it again. There was
a good sized audience at the theater last
night 20 greet Pete Baker and his excellent
company in this piece. Never was an ALL
dience better pleased.
LOST IN LONDON" AT THE GRAND.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb.
| 18th and Goth. with Saturday matinee at
. D. H. for ladies ard children. Lost in
London will be presented al the Grand.
The ST. Louis Post-Dispdtch says: Lost
in London" opened at the Peoples last
night to an immense house and made a
distinct success. Mr.. Newton Beers, who
produced the play. took the part Of Job
Armroyd and gave il strong individual
ity and excellent treatment. His work
was received with warm applause in all of
bis strong scenes. He was supported by
Miss Jessie Lee Randolph, who took the
part of Nellie Armroyd. the erring wife of
the Swart King. with cleyerness and good
effect, and by company which was cap
able of doing the work required OF them.
The play was handsomely treated and
was mounted in excellent style,
each scene being presented realist-
ically. Bleakmoor Heath, the Swart
Kings cottage, the interior of the
coal mine. the Boudoir, the streets of Lon
don. the conservatory. and finally, the
transformation scene. showing the celestial
city. were all striking and good. and met
with the strong appreciation of the audi
ence. In the fifth act, where the fete was
shown. several specialties were introduced.
Miss PhGbe Don danced jig. Miss Kate
ROmaine sang song. as did also Miss
Billee Wilson, the clever soubrette of the
company, and the pan-pipe singers. quar-
teite of male voices, gave some enjoyable
ST ections. The play went smoothly for
first night performance, and promises to en-
joy good business during the week.
Tickets can now be had at Harris's cigar
store.